Retirement

Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, personal savings and investments are expected to play a role. Once you have estimated the amount of money you may need for retirement, a sound approach involves taking a close look at your potential retirement-income sources.

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• Articles

  5 Benefits of Working in Retirement

  Here are 5 reason why you may consider working through retirement.

  Social Security: The 64,000 Dollar Question

  One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.

  A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

  Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.

  Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security

  When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?

  Retirement Realities

  Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky. This content piece was written to help clients manage their expectations while maintaining optimism for the future.

  Does Your Portfolio Fit Your Retirement Lifestyle?

  Lifestyle considerations in creating your retirement portfolio.

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• Calculators

  Self-Employed Retirement Plans

  Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.

  Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

  This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).

  Annuity Comparison

  This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.

  Potential Income from an IRA

  Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.

  Saving for Retirement

  This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.

  Estimate Your RMD

  Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.

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• Videos

  The Long Run: Women and Retirement

  For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

  Should You Ever Retire?

  A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.

  Retirement Plan Detectives

  A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.

  Retirement Redefined

  Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

  Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World

  Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.

  Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home

  Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.

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